Ellis (b. 1700)
What is Ellis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Ellis at 8 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $138 including buyer’s premium (middle half $106–$200, n=5). The auction record is $1,385 for Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China (2021, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potala Palace | Ink on paper | $686 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Vase with Slashes, 20th century | Ceramic vessel | $200 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | A glazed ceramic bull possibly by Ellis (H:16cm x L:32cm) | Ceramic | $138 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | A glazed ceramic bull possibly by Ellis (H:16cm x L:32cm) | Ceramic | $106 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Beach Landscape, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $70 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China, 1817 | Engraved frontispiece | $1,385 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2021 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ellis is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $195. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ellis sold in 2026 for $200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ellis on OpeningBid →What is a Ellis work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis work is $195.
The median Ellis painting sells for $70 across 3 lots.
The median Ellis work on paper sells for $440 across 2 lots.
The median Ellis print sells for $964 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $964‡ | $1,385 | — | 2025-03-12 |
| Paintings | 4 | $70†‡ | $353† | 75% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $440‡ | $686 | 50% | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ellis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $964. Paintings (4 lots) median $70, record $353. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $353 (buyer's premium not included).
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,385 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $686 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $544‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $353† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $195‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $70 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellis worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis work is $195. The median Ellis painting sells for $70 across 3 lots. The median Ellis work on paper sells for $440 across 2 lots. The median Ellis print sells for $964 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ellis's auction record?
Ellis's auction record is $1,385, set in 2021.
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